Kalamazoo County property record for 396 Benedict Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
| Square Footage | 656 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Garage | 364 sqft |
| Last Sale | $36,500 (2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,381.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 07-18-454-015 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 656 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 656 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 656 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 656 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 44 ft x 110 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Area | 364 sqft Garage |
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
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| Street Address | 396 BENEDICT AVE |
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| City | KALAMAZOO |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49048-2316 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SHIELDS ADDITION TO THE TOWNSHIP OF COMSTOCK LOT 1 & W 44 FT LOT 2 BLOCK 5 1997 SPLIT 18-454-011 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHIELDS ADD |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2 |
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Minor Civil Division | COMSTOCK |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 2204 |
Source: Kalamazoo County records · APN 07-18-454-015
Assessment roll updated September 18, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9887 SUNDROP, GALESBURG, MI 49053-7726 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP |
| Jun 04, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 03, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED BAY COMMUNITY CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 04, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 04, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 24, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202017233 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 24, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2017009333 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Property Address | 396 BENEDICT AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49048-2316 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2020008998 |
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| Date | Mar 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-008998 |
| Name | AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | PORTAGE, MI 49002 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 04, 2020 |
| Property Address | 396 BENEDICT AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49048-2316 |
| Document Number | 2020017233 |
| Map Reference | LB 9 PG 9 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-017233 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $313.90 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 396 BENEDICT AVE, 396, KALAMAZOO, MI 49048-2316 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9887 SUNDROP, GALESBURG, MI 49053-7726 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KALAMAZOO MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 03, 2017 |
| Property Address | 396 BENEDICT AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49048-2316 |
| Document Number | 2017009333 |
| Map Reference | LB9 PG9 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-009333 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | DEVON TITLE COMPANY, DEVON TITLE AGENCY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 396 BENEDICT AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49048-2316 |
| Document Number | 2017009334 |
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| Date | Apr 03, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-009334 |
| Name | UNITED BAY COMMUNITY CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2032 |
Source: Kalamazoo County records · Assessment roll updated September 18, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kalamazoo County |
| County Subdivision | Comstock Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Comstock Public Schools (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $45,900 (+4.08%) | $91,800 (+4.08%) | |
| 2025 | $1,381.00 (-20.5%) | $44,100 (+19.19%) | $88,200 (+19.19%) |
| 2023 | $37,000 | $74,000 | |
| 2021 | $1,737.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kalamazoo County (26077C), updated June 8, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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